OTHERS ORIENTED LIVING … What a Christ-like, spiritually mature and redemptive way to live!!
The core idea of 1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 (part of my Bible reading today) prompted this brief “coffee with the Lord” reflection today…
You might say, “I have the right to do anything!” …
But not everything is beneficial!
You may declare, “I have the right to do anything!” …
But not everything is constructive!
“No one should seek their own good, but instead the good of others! … So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God! Do not cause anyone to stumble. I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (From 1 Corinthians 10.23 – 11.1 NIV)
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.’” (Romans 15.1-3 NIV)
I’ve got to tell you, I want to live that way! Jesus, I want to emulate YOU, for the benefit of others!
Coffee With The Lord 